A middle-aged woman tells the nurse that she has been experiencing irregular menses for the past six months. The nurse should assess the woman for other symptoms of .
A. climacteric
B. menopause
C. perimenopause
D. p
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A middle-aged woman tells the nurse that she has been experiencing irregular menses for the past six months. The nurse should assess the woman for other symptoms of .
A. climacteric
B. menopause
C. perimenopause
D. postmenopause
Answer: C
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Perimenopause refers to a period of time in which hormonal changes occur gradually, ovarian function diminishes, and menses become irregular. Perimenopause lasts approximately five years.
Climacteric is a term applied to the period of life in which physiologic changes occur and result in cessation of a woman's reproductive ability and lessened sexual activity in males. The term applies to both genders.
Climacteric and menopause are interchangeable terms when used for females. Menopause is the period when permanent cessation of menses has occurred.
Postmenopause refers to the period after the changes accompanying menopause are complete.
QUESTION 2
When obtaining a health history on a menopausal woman, which information should a nurse recognize as a contraindication for hormone replacement therapy?
A. family history of stroke
B. ovaries removed before age 45
C. frequent hot flashes and/or night sweats
D. unexplained vaginal bleeding
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